Finding the Third Proportional to 349,512 and 554,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,512 and 554,298 is: 879,072.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,512 : 554,298 = 554,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,512/554,298 = 554,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,512x = 554,298 × 554,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,512x = 307,246,272,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,246,272,804/349,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879,072.17
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